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The Wonderful Life Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking primarily in Illinois, Indiana, and New York, having disbursed a total of $24.7 million to 57 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only approach to grantmaking. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
University of Notre Dame du Lac
$24.7M
29%
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
$10.6M
12%
CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
$8.6M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
53
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION?
No. WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION give?
WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Indiana, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $24.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Notre Dame du Lac, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, and CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION?
WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.